Southeastern Pa Chapter

Last updated: October 23, 2018 at 13:38 pm

Message from the Dean

Welcome to the AGO Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter website, where you may find useful and regional information on activities about the grandest of instruments: THE ORGAN. Celebrating our 57th year (established, 1961), we invite you to browse the events calendar and resources here. Informative workshops, educational presentations, performances, tours, social events, and our periodic newsletter, VOX HUMANA aim to support all-things-organ. If you are currently seeking a national professional organization related to organ and choral fields, look no further! Our only criteria for membership is your interest in organ music.

Join us for an event or as a member; we think you’ll stay for the fun.

Newsletter

Membership

Although most of our professional members are church organists, there are many of us who are members for the sheer love of organ music. AGO is “non denominational,” secular, and all are welcome to join as a member, regardless of musical ability. The American Guild of Organists Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter (SEPA AGO) was first chartered as the Chester Chapter (1961). In 1967, our current name saw to include the wider demographic of our membership base. Today, one of our most treasured benefits is the built-in camaraderie of a smaller group.

Albeit small in size, our scope of membership is a diverse group of organists, organ enthusiasts, organ builders, organ music lovers, and concert-goers spanning a wider geographical area.

Since it’s inception to today, SEPA AGO has striven to present a high quality of lectures, concerts, and workshops pertinent to our organization. These programs aim to reflect a local look at church, theatre, and home organ interests. For a variety of tastes and interests, the calendar (above) spans that palette. Educational, professional, and social events are planned annually, providing a variety of opportunities for growth and sharing. Regular resources include a newsletter, VOX HUMANA, local job postings, and a substitute organist list.

Members benefits also include The American Organist magazine and exclusive invitations and discounts on all AGO offerings.

Substitute List

Substitutes listed in alphabetical order. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter members listed below are available for substituting. This list is not intended as an endorsement of those musicians by the Chapter.

Certification

evaluate by examination attainments in organ playing, choral and instrumental training, and the theory and general knowledge of music, and

grant certificates to those who pass examinations.Taking an AGO exam is not only a way for you to become a better musician, but it can also be a way to advertise the work of the AGO and broaden our visibility.Contact National for complete information, forms, fees, copies of previous exams, and free Hymn Booklet:

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Guidelines for Submitting Photos to TAO

How to Submit Chapter News to TAO

Please email chapter news reports (not newsletters) to chapternews@agohq.org
All reports received are published. Please include name of chapter, date of event, city or town in which event took place. Report recent activities only; do not list future events. Include names of active participants who are AGO members.
Photos: Only unmodified high-resolution TIFF or JPG files (300 dpi) are acceptable for electronic submission (send as attachments).
Deadline for submission is two months prior to issue date.

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